When is the best time to register your Brand name and trademark?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Can I legally use my own original artwork on tee shirts, etc and sell them, if the artwork is of a celebrity’s face?

You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...

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Can I legally screenshot sports news articles and send them to a friend via text?

If this is merely for your own personal use and not connected to any commercial activity then you have no worries.

Can I trademark a phrase for t-shirts for a certain candidate with out using his name but implies as himself speaking? "

Putting phrases on shirts is not trademark use in itself. It is possible to use a phrase as a slogan or tagline and protect it as a trademark like...

Will they be able to legally use the name in the U.S without any implications?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Can karaoke audio tracks be used in master-class music video tutorials as fair use?

That is likely not a fair use scenario. That would be more like a plain use one. Remember too, fair use is a legal defense and the copyright...

Can I name my business a name that has been used as a well-known band name since it's not music related?

If you are in a very unrelated industry to entertainment then this is likely not a problem unless it appears that you are in some way presenting a...

If this is solely for your own personal use with no connection to any commercial endeavor and you are making it yourself you have no worries.

What are the penalties for copyright violations?

There is nothing anyone can add here that will be helpful without proper context. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...